Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Science Fiction and Fantasy Editor, Therese Littleton FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "Otherland III: Mountain of Black Glass," "Spine of the World," and "Rhapsody" * Alternate Harrys: Turtledove and Harrison on Changing History * Coming Soon: "The Great Book of Amber," "The Trigger" * Bestselling Science Fiction & Fantasy: "Ender's Shadow," "Darwin's Radio" * New in Paperback: "Starlight 2," "Toxicology" WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "Otherland III: Mountain of Black Glass" by Tad Williams http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0886778492/entertainmentsit Bestselling author Tad Williams follows a band of misfits trapped in a dangerously lovely cyberworld known as Otherland. "Mountain of Black Glass" is the third book in this big, bold SF series. "Spine of the World" by R.A. Salvatore http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0786914181/entertainmentsit R.A. Salvatore's "Spine of the World," the newest book in his popular Dark Elf series, doesn't have much Drizz't Do'Urden in it, but it's still a great addition to the Forgotten Realms saga. The trials of Wulfgar the barbarian continue, and Salvatore fans won't want to miss a word! "Rhapsody" by Elizabeth Haydon http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312867522/entertainmentsit Tolkien fans, take a look at the first book in newcomer Elizabeth Haydon's adventure fantasy series! "Rhapsody" tells the story of a young woman whose musical powers can change the basic identities of others. ALTERNATE HARRYS: TURTLEDOVE AND HARRISON ON CHANGING HISTORY ************************************************************* October is Alternate History Month, and we're celebrating by featuring works by notable authors in the genre. To write good alternate history, an author must be obsessively detail-oriented or astute readers will pick up on historical errors. Two of the genre's stars offer their thoughts on the strange craft of changing history. Harry Turtledove: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/external-search/?keyword=harry+turtledove&tag=entertainmentsit Harry Harrison: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/external-search/?keyword=harry+harrison&tag=entertainmentsit COMING SOON *********** "The Great Book of Amber" by Roger Zelazny http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0380809060/entertainmentsit Roger Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber is one of the best-loved fantastic fiction series ever. These tales of a royal family who use decks of cards to jump between realities are a blend of magic, science fiction, political intrigue, and historical epic. Now all 10 Amber novels have been collected in a single volume. Pre-order a copy now and we'll ship it to you in December when it's published. "The Trigger" by Arthur C. Clarke and Michael Kube-McDowell http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553104586/entertainmentsit Ever wonder what the world would be like without guns and bombs? Arthur C. Clarke and Michael Kube-McDowell tell the story of a brilliant physicist whose antiweapon Trigger is at the center of a global struggle for power. Pre-order your copy now, and we'll send it to you when it's released in December. BESTSELLING SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY ************************************* Big releases from science fiction heavyweights Orson Scott Card and Greg Bear continue to dominate the bestseller lists. "Ender's Shadow" by Orson Scott Card http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/031286860X/entertainmentsit Orson Scott Card's Ender series is a modern science fiction masterpiece, and it's not over yet! Return to the Battle School and find out what Ender's sidekick, Bean, was thinking in Card's new book, "Ender's Shadow." "Darwin's Radio" by Greg Bear http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/034542333X/entertainmentsit A genetic virus that makes women pregnant, a massacre in the Republic of Georgia, and the strangely altered faces of a long-dead Neanderthal couple are some of the clues that microbiologist Kaye Lang uses to figure out what's happening to humanity in Greg Bear's biothriller, "Darwin's Radio." Find more bestsellers at Science Fiction NEW IN PAPERBACK **************** Are you a fan of eclectic short fiction? Both of these books will satisfy your story cravings. "Starlight 2" edited by Patrick Nielsen Hayden http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312863128/entertainmentsit In what is shaping up to be a truly wonderful anthology series, Patrick Nielsen Hayden presents speculative fiction stories by veterans and newcomers that share one thing in common: great style. "Toxicology" by Steve Aylett http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1568581319/entertainmentsit The ever-edgy Steve Aylett, whose last collection, "Slaughtermatic," was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award, presents more twisted stories for twisted brains. Find more new paperbacks at Science Fiction ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Science Fiction & Fantasy section at Science Fiction
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